Electrical Lead Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to serve as the site SME for electrical systems at Marshall Steam Station. You will monitor performance, direct testing, and guide PM adjustments while ensuring regulatory compliance and coordination across departments.

With 8+ years of engineering experience and a PE license, you will influence design changes, manage scope and testing needs, and help improve equipment reliability in a complex utility setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Professional Engineer registration is required
• Master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.
• Monitor and trend system/component performance.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
• Evaluate PM program performance and adjust as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Interface with operations & maintenance and other departments to address system concerns and needs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to address schedules, budgets, and issues.
• Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities.
• Interface with external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Evaluate fleet operating experience to improve equipment reliability.
• Support project management by defining scope, basis, installation and testing requirements for design changes (AC/DC power, motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, etc.).
• Research engineering/design issues and present well-reasoned recommendations.
• Serve as station PTAC.

Skills

Communication

Control Equipment

Cybersecurity

Electrical Equipment

Electrical Power Distribution

Electrical Systems

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. The Lead Engineer serves in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and can work independently. This position will support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.

• Monitoring and trending system/component performance.

• Directing onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.

• Evaluating preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommending performance-based adjustments.

• Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained

• Interface with operations & maintenance, assisting with any other electrical/control system challenges and needs

• Coordinating cross functionally with other departments (such as Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed.

• Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities

• Interfacing with external vendors to ensure technical issues are properly resolved.

• Evaluates Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Equipment Reliability.

• Support project management by developing the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.

• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Serve as station PTAC

Basic/ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• 8 years related work experience

• Professional Engineer

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding basic engineering theories and principles.

• Understanding basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of basic principles of project management.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

• Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects

• Ability to use Maximo to write WOs for equipment repairs and process PR WO's to order materials or services for the site.

Preferred Skills

Communication, Control Equipment, Cybersecurity, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical Systems

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Specific Requirements

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE

• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

• Professional Engineer registration

• A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.